History: medieval India - One Line Questions

1. The Mughal Emperor known for his patronage of art and architecture, and for building the Taj Mahal, was: — Shah Jahan
2. The Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of which emperor? — Jahangir
3. The 'Chahar Taslim' and 'Zamin Bos' were forms of salutation or obeisance practiced in the Mughal court, which were later abolished by: — Aurangzeb
4. The Bahmani Sultanate, a significant Muslim kingdom in the Deccan, was founded by whom? — Alauddin Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu)
5. The famous 'Tughlaqabad Fort' was built by which ruler? — Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
6. The famous 'Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi' was written by Ziauddin Barani during the reign of which Sultan? — Firoz Shah Tughlaq
7. The 'Musaharat' policy of consolidating power through marriage alliances was associated with which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? — Alauddin Khalji
8. The 'Mansabdari system', a ranking system for military and civil officials, was introduced by which Mughal Emperor? — Akbar
9. The city of Agra was founded by which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate? — Sikandar Lodi
10. The famous 'Gol Gumbaz' at Bijapur, the mausoleum of Adil Shah I, belongs to which of the successor states of the Bahmani Sultanate? — Bijapur Sultanate
11. The 'Shikast' and 'Paiwast' forms of land revenue collection were prevalent during the Mughal period. What do they refer to? — Fixed and share-based revenue
12. The 'Battle of Talikota' in 1565 led to the decline of which powerful South Indian empire? — Vijayanagara Empire
13. The 'Din-i-Ilahi', a syncretic religion propounded by Akbar, was an attempt to unify his diverse subjects. What does 'Din-i-Ilahi' mean? — Divine Law
14. The 'Ain-i-Akbari', a comprehensive account of Akbar's administration, revenue system, and household, was written by whom? — Abul Fazl
15. Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is known for his ambitious and often controversial projects like shifting the capital to Daulatabad and introducing token currency? — Muhammad bin Tughlaq
16. The 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri was erected by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which region? — Gujarat
17. The earliest historical account of medieval India begins with the disintegration of which empire? — Gupta Empire
18. Who was the Sikh Guru who was executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for allegedly supporting a rebel prince? — Guru Arjan Dev
19. The 'Adi Granth', compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, is the holy scripture of which religion? — Sikhism
20. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, defeating the last Lodi Sultan at the First Battle of Panipat? — Babur
21. The 'Qutub Minar' was initiated by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by whom? — Iltutmish
22. The 'Akkai Din ka Jhonpra' mosque in Ajmer was originally a Sanskrit college, destroyed and converted by whom? — Qutb-ud-din Aibak
23. Which dynasty established its rule in the Delhi Sultanate after overthrowing the Ghurid governor? — Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty
24. The practice of 'Iqta' system, land grants in lieu of salary, was extensively developed during the rule of which dynasty? — Khalji Dynasty
25. The invasion of Timur (Tamerlane) in 1398 led to the weakening and eventual collapse of which Sultanate? — Tughlaq Sultanate
26. The Vijayanagara Empire, a major South Indian kingdom during the medieval period, was founded by whom? — Harihara I and Bukka I
27. The period of medieval Indian history is generally considered to span from the 8th century CE to the: — Early 19th Century
28. The 'Guru-ka-Langar' (community kitchen) was a significant institution started by the Sikh Gurus to promote: — Equality and service
29. The Sufi concept of 'Wahdat-ul-Wujud' (Unity of Being) was popularized in India by which mystic? — Sharafuddin Yahya Maneri
30. Who was the founder of the Sayyid dynasty, which succeeded the Tughlaqs? — Khizr Khan
31. Who was the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty to ascend the throne of the Delhi Sultanate? — Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
32. The 'Diwan-i-Bandagan', a department for slaves, was established by which Sultan? — Firoz Shah Tughlaq
33. Which architectural style, characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults, began to flourish during the Delhi Sultanate? — Indo-Islamic Architecture
34. Which Sufi saint's shrine is located in Ajmer and was a prominent figure during the Delhi Sultanate period? — Moinuddin Chishti
35. The 'Ganj-i-Shakar' was a title associated with which prominent Sufi saint of the Chishti order? — Fariduddin Ganjshakar
36. The 'Dohas' of Kabir are known for their simple yet profound teachings on: — Social reform and spiritualism
37. The 'Alai Darwaza', a magnificent gateway to the Qutub complex, was built by which ruler? — Alauddin Khalji
38. Who is credited with establishing the first permanent army and regular pay for soldiers in the Delhi Sultanate? — Alauddin Khalji
39. Who was the Rajput ruler who famously fought against Akbar at the Battle of Haldighati? — Maharana Pratap
40. Which Chola ruler was a contemporary of the early Delhi Sultans and known for his naval expeditions? — Kulottunga Chola I
41. Aurangzeb's reign was marked by a significant expansion of the Mughal Empire but also by increasing religious intolerance and conflict. Which of these was NOT a policy of Aurangzeb? — Patronage of Hindu scholars and poets
42. The 'Bhakti movement' saw the rise of influential saints like Kabir, Guru Nanak, and Mira Bai. What was a common theme emphasized by many Bhakti saints? — Devotion to a personal God and rejection of elaborate rituals
43. The Battle of Khanwa in 1527, in which Babur defeated Rana Sanga, was crucial for consolidating Mughal power in North India. Who was Rana Sanga? — Ruler of Mewar
44. The 'Ashtapradhan', a council of eight ministers, was a feature of administration in which Maratha kingdom during the medieval period? — Shivaji Maharaj's Kingdom
45. The 'Treaty of Purandar' in 1665 was signed between Shivaji Maharaj and which Mughal general? — Jai Singh I
46. The Second Battle of Panipat, fought in 1556, saw the Mughal forces led by Akbar defeating whom? — Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (Hemu)
47. The 'Zabt system' of land revenue assessment, which involved measurement and classification of land, was perfected during the reign of: — Akbar
48. Who was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy, which emerged as a significant power in the 17th century? — Shivaji Maharaj
49. Who was the founder of the Lodi dynasty, the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? — Bahlol Lodi
50. The 'Bara Gumbad' and 'Sheesh Gumbad' are important tombs from the period of which dynasty? — Lodi Dynasty
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